The Person 

• A holder of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics/business/Statistics/Economics/ Finance or closely related field from a recognized institution 

• Possession of CIFA, CFA, CPA will be an added advantage 

• Possession of a master’s degree in finance, Strategic planning or Business will be an added advantage 

• 5 or more years’ Experience in investment banking, Corporate Banking, Private Equity and or structured corporate finance 

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial modelling 

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Credit Analysis/Quants 

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience Debt /Equity/Structured products transaction structuring and execution 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Team management/leadership 

• **Transaction Structuring: **Work with the Senior Manager and Head  of Advisory to execute mandates within debt capital markets, equities markets, Mergers & Acquisitions in Kenya and across the wider East African region. **

• Financial Modelling:** Lead in financial modelling by applying best practices within financial modelling. **

• Transaction Documentation**: Develop and lead execution of Information Memorandum, Teaser Reports, Prospectus, Pitch books, valuation reports, Term Sheets amongst other transaction documentation. **

• New business: **Onboarding new business to ensure growth & sustainability. **

• Customer experience**: Champion the delivery of consistent, seamless and trusted customer service to ensure customer retention and loyalty. **

• Stakeholder management: **Develop and maintain productive strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners. **

• Valuation and Due-diligence**: Lead the team in valuation and due-diligence assignments. **

• Relationship management**: Maintaining of clients and investors relationships. **

• People Management**: Grow a high functioning analysts and Associates teams with deep capacity to execute capital markets, Mergers &Acquisition transactions. **

• Compliance:** Monitor workflow activities to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensure procedures, TATs, SLAs, and audit items are maintained/ closed within deadlines. **

• Industry awareness:** Maintain a detailed and current understanding of the industry; (at a macro, sector specific, current market structures; regulatory requirements and issues) to ensure maximization and risk mitigation 

• Tracking, management, and delivery of business needs on day-to-day basis 

• Mentorship, motivation, coaching and alignment of direct reports 

• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met by ensuring compliance with SLA’s.